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MS SB2788

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol setting up radar speed detection equipment on highways within municipalities with populations exceeding 15,000 according to the latest federal census.

  • Allows municipal law enforcement in municipalities with populations over 15,000 to continue using radar equipment on federally designated highways within corporate limits.

  • Requires municipal law enforcement to immediately notify the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol of any road blockages or emergencies occurring on federally designated limited-access highways within municipal corporate limits.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Radar speed detection; revise provisions concerning use by Highway Patrol and municipal law enforcement in certain cities.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/24/2021
Highways and Transportation1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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